Garage
ENES
Car finder

Comparisons

Kia Ceed I vs Volkswagen Golf Mk4: specs side by side

Report an error

Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Kia Ceed I

Kia · 2006–2012

Ceed I

C PI 499

Power
90 kW122 PS
Kerb mass
1,275 kg

Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Volkswagen Golf Mk4

Volkswagen · 1997–2010

Golf Mk4

A PI 722

Power
175 kW238 PS
Kerb mass
1,113 kg

Photo: No machine-readable author provided. CrazyD assumed (based on copyright claims). / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Add a third car

At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Ceed I 0 Golf Mk4 2

  • Family Too close to call Boot: 340 l vs 330 l
  • City Golf Mk4 Length: 4,149 mm vs 4,235 mm; Width: 1,735 mm vs 1,790 mm
  • Performance Golf Mk4 Power per tonne: 157 kW/t vs 71 kW/t

In plain words

Volkswagen Golf Mk4 has more power: 175 kW (238 PS) against 90 kW (122 PS) for Kia Ceed I. Kia Ceed I is 86 mm longer than Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (4,235 mm vs 4,149 mm). Volkswagen Golf Mk4 is lighter by 162 kg (1,113 kg vs 1,275 kg). Kia Ceed I has the bigger boot: 340 l against 330 l. Volkswagen Golf Mk4 is the older design (from 1997); Kia Ceed I arrived in 2006. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Golf Mk4 is the pick for city and performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatCeed IGolf Mk4
PIC · 499A · 722
Power 39 64
Grip 40 73
Handling 71 77
Top speed 37 59
Launch 37 74
Reliability - 87

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Golf Mk43.2 · 175 kW (238 PS) 12.55 sat 176 km/h
  2. 2 Ceed I1.6 (122 PS) · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 16.52 sat 133 km/h · +3.97 s

Race them in 1CARS Race →

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Ceed I · Golf Mk4
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,650 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,235 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,480 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,511 mmWheelbase 8 ft 3 inLength 4,149 mmLength 13 ft 7 in1,444 mm4 ft 9 in
Ceed IGolf Mk4
Length 4,235 mm166.7 in 4,149 mm163.3 in −86 mm −3.4 in −2.0%
Width 1,790 mm70.5 in 1,735 mm68.3 in −55 mm −2.2 in −3.1%
Height 1,480 mm58.3 in 1,444 mm56.9 in −36 mm −1.4 in −2.4%
Wheelbase 2,650 mm104.3 in 2,511 mm98.9 in −139 mm −5.5 in −5.2%
Kerb weight 1,275 kg2,811 lb 1,113 kg2,454 lb −162 kg −357 lb −12.7%
Boot 340 l12.0 cu ft 330 l11.7 cu ft −10 l −0.4 cu ft −2.9%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Ceed I (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Kia Ceed IVolkswagen Golf Mk4
General
Version 1.6 (122 PS) · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 3.2 · 175 kW (238 PS)
Production years 2006–2012 1997–2010
Body Hatchback, Station wagon Hatchback, Station wagon
Country South Korea Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp 175 kW (238 PS) 235 hp Better
Power, all versions 66–105 kW (90–143 PS) 89–141 hp 50–175 kW (68–238 PS) 67–235 hp
Power per tonne 71 kW/t 86 hp/ton calculated 157 kW/t 191 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol No data
Engine No data 3,200 cc 3.2 l
Gearbox No data dual-clutch
Drive No data All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,235 mm 166.7 in 4,149 mm 163.3 in
Width 1,790 mm 70.5 in 1,735 mm 68.3 in
Height 1,480 mm 58.3 in 1,444 mm 56.9 in
Wheelbase 2,650 mm 104.3 in 2,511 mm 98.9 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,275 kg 2,811 lb 1,113 kg 2,454 lb Better
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 340 l 12.0 cu ft 330 l 11.7 cu ft
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2007) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Photo credits